It's a group that includes the NBA's all-time greats—Wilt, MJ and the Big O, to name three. LeBron James on Wednesday became the youngest player to reach 20,000 career points—in 726 games. Take a look at the legends who got to 20K in fewer games than King James. (SN illustration by Paul Nisely/AP Photos)

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Wilt Chamberlain: 499 games

"Wilt the Stilt" was an established NBA star and scoring legend when he hit 20k in less than 500 games. Eventually Kobe Bryant did it at a younger age—but Bryant didn't play college ball. Chamberlain's 100-point game and battles with Bill Russell for NBA dominance remain pro basketball legend.

It was not the only time Chamberlain was linked with 20,000. But that's another story. (AP Photo)

Jordan's brilliance includes his string of titles with the Bulls. His 20k milestone came on Jan. 19, 1993, against the Bucks. His Bulls were on their way to a third consecutive championship. For a guy known for spectacular dunks, it's notable the basket that gave him 20,000 came on a 3-pointer. (AP Photo)

"Big O" was an electrifying presence on the court, with a versatile game that transcended anything seen in the NBA. He remains the only player to average a triple-double for a season, and he reached 20,000 in his 671st game. That came in the 1968-69 season. (AP Photo)

A 7-2 center best known for his unstoppable sky hook, Abdul-Jabbar played in the NBA from 1969 to 1989 and made 19 All-Star Games. A six-time NBA MVP, he is the all-time leading scorer with 38,387 points. According to NBA.com, when Abdul-Jabbar left the game in 1989 at age 42, no NBA player had ever scored more points, blocked more shots, won more MVP awards, played in more All-Star Games or logged more seasons.

Baylor was an indomitable forward whose career is remembered not for his brilliance but because he failed to win a championship. He came up empty in eight trips to the Finals with the Lakers. Remember him best for his acrobatic play, his hanging jump shots and all-around prowess.

Considered the last of the great undersized forwards, Baylor was voted to the All-NBA first team 10 times and an 11-time All-Star. His milestone moment came in the 1968-69 season. (AP Photo)

Iverson labored more than 10 seasons for the Sixers, a talented guard who could score with the best. It wasn't until a month after he was traded to the Nuggets that A.I. hit 20K. The date: Jan. 23, 2007; the opponent: the Sonics.

When his NBA career ended in 2010, Iverson was sixth all-time with 26.7 points per game. If the question is about the NBA's greatest scoring guards, Iverson is The Answer.

Before the Lakers became champions, they had West and Baylor to make them contenders. When he hit his 20,000th point on Dec. 19, 1970, West had earned the nickname "Mr. Clutch." He won one NBA title as a player, in 1972.

He was Mr. Outside to Baylor's Mr. Inside. He was the Lakers' leader and a key presence for a team that won 33 consecutive games. He was an All-Star 14 times, was named to the All-NBA team 12 times and the All-Defensive team five times. Only Jordan, Baylor and Chamberlain topped his career average of 27 points per game.

LeBron was the youngest player in NBA history to win Rookie of the Year, to record a triple-double, to score 1,000 points, to score 10,000 points and to win MVP honors at an All-Star Game. On Wednesday night, he became the youngest player to score 20,000 points, doing so at 28 years old, 17 days in 726 regular-season games.